Sullivan County DA Launches New Countywide Interagency Effort to Combat Opioid Crisis

Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty is spearheading a new countywide effort to combat the opioid epidemic, joining forces with the Village of Liberty Police Department and nonprofit Hope Not Handcuffs.

In a press release Thursday,  the DA said the partnership will expand the Quick Response Team (QRT) model, a data-driven approach that connects individuals who survive non-fatal overdoses with immediate treatment, recovery resources, and support services. The goal: reduce overdose deaths, break cycles of addiction, and strengthen families across the county.

Conaty said, “The opioid crisis is not a law enforcement problem alone it’s a community challenge that demands a coordinated response. This new QRT Agency represents a unified front with law enforcement, public health, and community partners working side-by-side to provide support, save lives, and strengthen families across Sullivan County.”

Officials say the QRT team will respond quickly after overdoses, offering care, resources, and recovery options designed to prevent future tragedies.

The initiative will be officially unveiled at a press conference on Friday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. at the District Attorney’s office, 14 Bushnell Ave., Monticello.

Image: Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty (left) and Village of Liberty Chief of Police Steven D’Agata. (Credit: Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office)